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Question: Water pump needs to be replaced along my 3 yr old timing belt for 1K.

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psumner1, 2.2L 4 Cylinder, Chapel Hill, NC, September 04, 2012, 17:07
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125,400 miles. Belt replaced at 90000 3 yrs ago. New job and I need to drive longer than before. Do I need to replace the belt? I asked them to wait on it and save 300 dollars.

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    csubak30 September 04, 2012, 17:27
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    No you do not need to but, if they are inside replacing the water pump, the belt is right there as well and can be changed at this time but it is not necessary.

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    psumner1, September 04, 2012, 17:44
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    they will take off $300 for not replacing it. Only 3 yrs old.

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    pushrod September 04, 2012, 17:29
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    If you remove the timing belt for any reason replace it along with what ever
    parts you need. Water pump is driven by timing belt usually replaced
    together anyway. Is your water pump going bad. Was it replaced with
    the timing belt @ 90,000 also?

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    psumner1, September 04, 2012, 17:38
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    WP failed last nite. The shop said the WP& belt would be replaced, radiator flushed, coolant added, seals worked on. ALL for 1000! I told her the belt was 3 yrs old and was replaced by itself at 90,000 mi. She checked and said no belt and the rest could be done for $700.

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    pushrod, September 04, 2012, 18:27
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    Get another est. No way the belt cost 300.00 because it is the same amount
    of work, weather the belt is new or not. Is this from a Toyota dealer?
    I would replace ALL componets inclu. belt,tensioner,idler,pump and all oil
    seals. But that's up to you. I still would get another estimate. Can't hurt.
    With this repair then all componets are good to go. Don't have to worry
    about any of it until 90,000 more miles!

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    psumner1, September 04, 2012, 18:59
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    No, est is from a local chain. I am tired of dealing with this. I will have to have it towed somewhere else. It is at the shop now. So, $1000 is too much for all of this work?

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    pushrod, September 04, 2012, 19:11
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    I think so but i also think a lot of things should be cheaper.
    That's the reason for the 2nd est. If they will do what i mentioned then
    a 1,000 i guess is not to bad. Anyway GOOD LUCK.

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